As a UC student, you may be eligible for federal student aid such as grants, scholarships, and educational loans. 

The following website provides descriptions of common forms of aid:  http://financialaid.uc.edu/aid.html

Additional information regarding scholarship searches is available at: 
https://webapps.uc.edu/FinancialAid/Scholarships/Search.asp

Additional useful links

UC Student Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid via the web)

Help in completing the FAFSA

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid